Access Permits
The Canning Stock Route passes through lands subject to native title claims, or subject to exclusive possession native title as determined by the Federal Court.
This means that while travellers have a right to access and enjoy the stock route, anyone wanting to access lands and Aboriginal sites adjacent to the route must first get permission from the traditional owners. (Note: Permits are presently not required for travel between Wells 1-5.)
Please respect the traditional owners’ right to protect their land and culturally significant sites.
For more information on permits, click here.
Permits can be obtained from:
Permits for lands from Wells 5-40
Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council (on behalf of Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation, the corporation representing the Martu native title holders).
To apply for a permit, click here.
Please note: the permit does not allow people to undertake any activity other than travel. Requests to conduct activities on the Martu native title holders’ country, which includes the CSR (such as well restoration and scientific tours), or to travel into restricted areas on Martu country (any areas not listed in the permit access areas) should be addressed in the first instance to Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa, PO Box 504, Newman, WA, 6753.
- Please click to obtain a copy of the "Request for Approval for Activity on Martu Land"
- Please click to obtain a copy of the "Request for Approval for Research"
Permits for lands North of Well 41
Kimberley Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation)
Ph: +61 8 9193 6199
Email: klc@klc.org.au
The Kimberley Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (KLC) is a peak regional community organisation representing 20 native title claimant applications across the region.